![Deer Lake Wildlife Viewing](/sites/default/files/media/image/Deer_Lake_State_Park_rgb_72.jpg)
Beach Swimming and Picnicking
![Sea Turtles, Shore Birds, Picnic, Gulf of Mexico, Water](/sites/default/files/styles/callout/public/media/image/Park%20Exp%201.jpg?itok=jdV_YHrh)
Endangered sea turtles use this beach for nesting each year.
![Deer Lake Wildlife Viewing](/sites/default/files/media/image/Deer_Lake_State_Park_rgb_72.jpg)
A short walk down the beach to the west will give you a view of the rare coastal dune lake that the park gets its name from and the endangered shorebird nesting area that is home to least terns and snowy plovers.
![Deer Lake Beach](/sites/default/files/media/image/Deer_Lake_State_Park_rgb_hd%20%281%29.jpg)
Bring a picnic and swimsuit to relax on the beach and enjoy the seclusion of this magnificent wonder of nature.